How to Create a Live Class Session

Live Class lets you create and host webinars and interactive classrooms for real-time learning and collaboration. Follow these steps to schedule a session, configure its settings, share access links, and start the session.

Step 1: Create a Session

Go to 'Sessions' from your Live Class dashboard and click '+ Create Session'.

Step 2: Choose Session Type

Select the type of session you want to create:

Webinar: One-to-many broadcast where a host presents to an audience.
Classroom: Interactive session where hosts and attendees can participate.

Step 3: Add Session Details

Choose a 'Location' based on where most attendees are located, or select 'Automatic' to let Live Class choose the best available location.

Enter the 'Title' and a brief 'Description' for the session.

Step 4: Set Schedule

Select the 'Date', 'Time', and 'Timezone' for your session.

Enter the maximum number of 'Attendees' allowed for the session. Your plan determines the maximum number of attendees you can allow.

Select the appropriate timezone when attendees are joining from different regions.

Step 5: Enable Tools

Select the tools you want to use during the session:

Whiteboard:Collaborate using a shared drawing space.
Documents:Display PDFs and slides.
Screen Share:Share your screen.
Polls:Create live audience polls.
Breakout Rooms: Divide attendees into smaller groups.

Step 6: Configure Session Settings

Under 'Settings', configure the recording and backstage options.

Choose whether to enable Auto Recording:

Off: The host can start recording manually.
On: Recording starts automatically.

Select a 'Recording Type' and enable 'Backstage' to prevent attendees from joining until the host goes live.

Step 7: Set Access Options

Enable 'Collect attendee email' to ask attendees for their email address before joining. Add a 'Room password' if you want to restrict access to the session.

Step 8: Verify Attendance

Under 'Advanced Settings', enable 'Attendance Verification' to record auditable seat time and periodically verify attendee presence. Finally, review the session details and click 'Create Session'.

Step 9: Edit Session

After creating the session, use 'Copy attendee link' to share the session with attendees. Use 'Edit' if you need to make changes to the session before it starts.

Click 'Start Session' when you are ready to begin the live class.

Step 10: Share Session Links

You can also copy the 'Host / Co-teacher link' to share access with hosts or co-teachers.

Step 11: Start Session

When you click 'Start Session', You will enter the live session with the tools and settings you configured.

Your Live Class session is now scheduled and ready for attendees. You can manage upcoming, live, and past sessions from the Sessions page.

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